The European market for passenger cars with an unloaded weight between 1,250 and 1,499 kg in 2023 was significant, with France leading at 14.615 million units. Spain and Poland followed with 9.3168 million and 6.9105 million, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Romania (6.48% YoY) and Hungary (5.62% YoY), while countries like Norway and Switzerland faced declines of 7.39% and 3.4% YoY, respectively. Over the past five years, the market experienced fluctuations, but Poland showed consistent growth. Conversely, Austria and Norway indicated downward trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased adoption of electric vehicles in countries with declining car numbers.
- Policy changes particularly around emissions impacting vehicle weight distributions.
- Technological advancements reducing vehicle weight.
- Continued growth in Eastern European countries as car ownership rises.
Top countries in Number of Passenger Cars with Unloaded Weight Between 1,250 and 1,499 kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 14,615,000 | 2023 | +3.84% | +2.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 9,316,800 | 2023 | +1.98% | +1.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 6,910,500 | 2023 | +3.98% | +3.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 2,605,800 | 2023 | +4.92% | +6.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1,675,300 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.055% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 1,369,900 | 2023 | -1.26% | -1.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1,352,800 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1,100,100 | 2023 | +2.93% | +5.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 867,110 | 2023 | -3.33% | -3.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 693,680 | 2023 | +4.73% | +5.64% | View data |
